Europe sales drop in March as EV weakness persists

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Bloomberg

April 18, 2024 07:16 AM

New-car sales in Europe fell 2.8 percent in March as automakers including Volkswagen Group and Stellantis faced weaker demand, particularly for electric vehicles.

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